How to transfer data from your 3DS to your 3DS XL

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Now that the 3DS XL has launched in the US you’re probably pretty excited to get your hands on one. But, as with any consumer electronics product, there are some hoops to jump through before the fun begins. If you own a 3DS and want to get playing your old games on the new system, never fear, you don’t have to start all over. Just follow our quick and simple guide to getting your old games and data on your new 3DS XL…

Here goes:

Turn on both your 3DS and 3DS XL.

From the home screen, select System Settings and then Other Settings.

Select System Transfer and wait until your two systems to connect to the Internet.

You’ll then be brought to a screen which gives you the option of transferring data from your DSi or your 3DS, select 3DS.

Both DS’ will then ask you if you want to send from the system or receive from the other system. Simply choose receive on your 3DS XL and send from your 3DS.

Follow the on screen prompts and you’re done!

If you wish to continue using your SD card from your 3DS, you can now take out the card from the old system and put it into your new XL. That way, you can also keep any data stored on the SD card. Alternatively, you can wipe the SD card and sell your old 3DS as a clean system.

Please note that the data that was on the original system will be deleted after the transfer and you can only transfer your data up to five times.

Also at this time you may also want to change from your 2GB memory card to your new 4GB one. To transfer data between those cards, use your computer. The data that will be transferred from 3DS to 3DS includes: DSiWare, eShop account history and balance, friends list, photos, sound files, Mii’s and software settings.